ROBERT LARSON 580-2200 Kunz Pocket Plane Raised Handle
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Mine was ready to use right away, and I took advantage of it. It was very easy to cut.
It's not a block plane, so it's technically a bench plane, but because it's so small, it's better referred to as a palm plane. It's used for fine detail work like chamfering, easing sharp edges, and so on.
Yes. Replacement blades are available, but I haven't yet put them up on Amazon.
Tresselt GmbH in Grossbreitenbach, Germany, manufactures Kunz products.
Selected User Reviews For ROBERT LARSON 580-2200 Kunz Pocket Plane Raised Handle
I believe the casting is made in India, which has lower quality standards than China. br>br>The most obvious flaw is depicted in the image. The blade retaining bar (a split pin) is cocked so that one side is 0 and the other side is 1. The one is a quarter-inch taller than the other. This causes the blade retainer to only apply pressure to one side of the blade, allowing it to swivel under load and making a stable blade position impossible. The brass shim is a type of shim that is used in the construction My attempt at compensation is the stock sleeve you see in the photo. br>br>The frog finishing is poor, and the sole is not lapped, but these flaws are to be expected and can be easily fixed with some judicious filing and lapping or scraping on the sole. br>br>It's a real shame, because the plane has a great feel in the hand, and the blade is of excellent quality, marked "Made in Germany" and lapped dead flat. Unfortunately, the blade retainer bar hole, which was (apparently) drilled freehand on a drill press or with a hand drill, makes it more work than it's worth to get it to work properly. The Veritas 15P10 is what I'm going to order. Squirrel, number ten Palm Plane with a Tail At $46. It costs about twice as much at $50, but it's well worth it for serviceable quality.
Let me begin by stating that I am a complete novice in the field of woodworking. This little plane was the very first plane I ever purchased. And I had no idea what I was getting myself into. When my girlfriend saw it come out of the box, she thought I'd been duped. But I was aware of the situation. Yes, I was well aware of the situation. I began flattening and sharpening after watching some YouTube videos. After a few hours, it was producing shavings as fine as paper fly. It appeals to me. If you invest some time and love into it, it can be a fantastic little tool. After that, I purchased a cheap 4 to assist me with some larger tasks, but this guy is always my finisher.
Although flattening the sole required some effort, it was not a major issue for such a low-cost plane. The blade wasn't perfectly flat, but it was easy to sharpen and lap. The fit and finish aren't the best. The best part is that it's incredibly useful! This is something I should have purchased years ago. This plane is a must-have for anyone who builds guitars, models, or doll houses, installs trim, or works on small projects. It only takes a little time and effort to straighten it out, and then you've got yourself a fantastic little plane. br>br>I would buy it again if I had the opportunity.
The Kunz Pocket Plane is a fantastic little device. I'm an avid do-it-yourselfer who works on a variety of projects. After experimenting with a variety of planes over the years, I came across this one on Amazon and decided to give it a shot. I used it within days to plan some small quarter round to trim cabinetry and shave off a bunch of nasty vinyl floor backing stuck to the floor that needed to be removed before installing a new floor (obviously not the best task for this tool or what it was designed for, but sometimes you have to see the potential). The performance of this small plane was fantastic. It's incredibly simple to adjust, and it takes and holds an edge well. It's small enough to fit in my tool bag when I travel, so it's always available (as opposed to my larger ones, which mostly stay in my shop). Overall, I'd say this is one of the best tools I've bought in the last five years. Can't ask for much more than a well-designed product with excellent build quality, ease of operation, and a reasonable price.
To get any better, I believe it would take a lot more money. The raised handle allows me to palm it so my fingers don't have to do all the work of keeping it true and pushing at the same time. br>br>The sole is flat, and the blade is thick and well machined. br>br>The sole is flat, and the blade is thick and well machined. It was reasonably sharp out of the package, perhaps even usable, but there were visible machining marks on the back of the iron and on the bevel. After a few minutes on a diamond stone, the back was flat and the machining marks were gone. The bevel cleaned up even faster, and a quick hone brought it back to its proper position. I put it to the test on some hard and soft wood, and it took full width shavings up to a thousandth of an inch thick with ease. The good news is that it maintains its sharpness. Steel of excellent quality. br>br>I bought this primarily for working on guitars, primarily for the initial shaping of braces and other small surfaces, but I can already tell it will see a lot more use. I've used it to clean up glue lines, add a quick chamfer here and there, and round a few other parts. I reach for it so frequently that I think I should put it on a lanyard and wear it around my neck! br>br>I would recommend this plane for any task that requires a small flat plane. Carving/finger planes are the next step up, but this will suffice unless and until you require a convex blade.
Do not be put off by the low price; This little guy is the Mora 2 of planes, in the sense that it's an incredibly useful tool for the money, and you can't get a better tool for ten times the price. The iron is high-quality tool steel that has been properly tempered and is free of flaws. It's held in place by a single screw, but it's easily adjustable and stays put most of the time. My shop apron has a pocket for this plane. I use it all the time for small tasks because it's so easy to handle with one hand: It's nearly as useful as a spokeshave for work on axe handles, canoe paddles, chair spindles, and similar work, trimming edges, shoulders, tenons, and even rough planing small pieces of stock. As a miniature roughing plane, I intend to purchase another, open the throat, and regrind the blade. I may even purchase two.
It's made in Germany, and it requires final sharpening and honing before use, as well as handles and planes that you'd expect from a small plane. I have two other General planes that are the same size but don't have a handle. The handle is extremely useful for guiding it around corners and other difficult-to-reach areas.
To my ever-growing collection of flattening, honing, etc. It produced lovely curly shavings, much to my delight. It's too small for my palms, which are capable of palming a basketball; However, this is not due to its fault. It's great that you're up for the small tasks - This is extremely useful.
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